50 Best Cafes near Willowdale

“Definitely something special about this place. There's a reason they've been around for 30+ years. Not much has changed and that's the beauty of it. Food is okay, desserts are good. Staff are friendly. There's live music on Friday and Saturday.“

“Definitely one of my best dining experiences in a while. What's most immediately obvious about the food here is the quality of the ingredients used. Everything was so fresh that it really tasted like home cooking.
The service was incredible as well. Our service provided by Nazanin was extraordinary. I will absolutely be returning soon, and often.“

“Honestly, the gelato was very close to what we’ve had in Italy. The texture, flavour, and quality really reminded us of authentic Italian gelato. The cappuccino was also excellent — rich, thick, and topped with a beautiful crema, just the way we like it. A great spot to enjoy a taste of Italy right here in Toronto. Highly recommend!“

“Ins風小資咖啡廳，唔錯！“

“Still hanging on to that Starbucks habit for the non-dairy cold foam? End your enchantment with the two-tailed siren and try Nuttea’s Canadiano with Nut Cream. You won’t regret it… except, why did they have to call it Nut Cream? Updated from previous review on 2026-06-27“

“We’ve been here five times! The quality has always been consistent. The interior design is lovely, the ambience is spacious, sweet, soothing, warm, and refreshing. I personally like warm coffees and we tried their misto, latte and cappuccino, all good with a strong coffee taste. The cappuccino is super foamy. My husband likes cold drinks and we tried their seasonal iced latte brulee flavour. The barista was humble and kind, asked for our feedback, and tailored the flavour to our preferences. You can tell that they really love coffee and hope to make the best coffee for each customer!“

“Our clinic was lucky to sample the Mocha and it was delicious! Highly recommend!“

“Just finished one of the best chopped cheese sandwhichs I ever had. Came during the lunch rush and it was very busy (always a good sign) took about 10 mins for my sandwhich. Sat outside in the beautiful patio overlooking the park. Great sandwhich in a peaceful environment without the bustle of the city rushing you. Finished it off with a delicious pastry. Selections were going fast so get there early if you want to try the deserts. The girl behind the counter eas obviously a new hire but she did a great job handling the rush along with the owner. Great friendly guy.“

“The food was so delicious and a very eclectic menu. A little gem of a restaurant. 😀“

“It was خیلی خوب
The restaurant owner was very kind and the service was very quick
All the food options look so good! Tried the cheese corn cup and the faloodeh for the first time with my amazing incredible Persian girlfriend (disclosing my conflicts of interest).
It was as amazing as it looked“

“Very good cafe bake shop I highly recommended“

“Wonderful food choices in a well designed setting.“

“Parecia que eu estava no Brasil comendo a feijoada da minha mãe. Maravilhosa.“

“The blueberry lemon cupcakes ? Incomparable and one of a kind ! I love this place though I don’t frequently go it never fails me and the hospitality and customer service are by far extremely wonderful“

“Lisa and the team at MBC are the Bomb! Her work and attention to detail is amazing. I literally had a vision and she made it come to life numerous times! HIGHly recommended ❤🌼💚🍪“

“Everything a community coffee shop should be! Great coffee, their ice cream is always a big hit and their toffee milk chocolate cookie is the best. Even more - The owners are great supporters of the local community! Thanks from Team Shmooz!“

“The food and service are phenomenal, will recommend and come again“

“The owner is so nice, and really knowledgeable about Pu-Erh teas. He is patient, and the food he makes is amazing! The prices for the teas and food is reasonable (student budget friendly lmao). I remember when this was at a different location down the street and he had chalkboard menus - updated now and looks awesome. Interior decor is 100% instagramable with the arwork and the wood seating. You gotta come here at least once if you're around here, it's worth it.“

“One of the rare Turkish diners for golzleme. That's part of Turkish village breakfast menu but these guys have it and make it right. The rest of breakfast is complete, breads fresh, and a good spread. I go there all the time.“

“very nice experience..clean quiet place ..great food lahmcun tasty cok gozel“

“Today Jan 3, 2025 was my first time here. Beautifully decorated, Clean, generous size delicious baked on the premises blueberry scones, good coffee, friendly helpful staff and owner. I spent a long time working on the crossword puzzle sipping my two cups of coffee. I wasn’t rushed. Felt very comfortable. I wish them well, and I shall return for sure.“

“Amazing Amazing Amazing, I tried the Rosetta Alla Vodka and Lasagna Calabrese.. Very excited to become a regular. Thank You 😍“

“Everything here is absolutely delicious! The cookies and coffee are always amazing. Whenever I’m in the area, I make sure to stop by and see what they have, and there’s always a new cookie flavour to try! The staff are always so friendly and attentive as well. Definitely one of my favourite spots!“

“We've been on a bit of a bingsu kick so finally tried The Cups. We ordered the large matcha bingsu which was around $20-25. Good size portion for two people to have, and it was mostly good. We really liked the almond chips and the mochi, and we felt that they didn't skimp on the matcha powder which is nice.

Where it missed the mark a bit for us is the green tea ice cream was actually freezer burnt and made it a bit difficult to eat. There was also a bit of clumping with the snow near the bottom.

This place seems to be really popular on weekends so it might be hard to get a seat.“

“I am very happy; I found this cafe and bistro. the owners Monica and Mohommed are wonderful friendly and courteous hosts. I bring my clients for meetings and all my clients love this place, The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful with calming music. I have tried many menu items and drink selections, and they are well prepared and tasting. Yummy Yummy! Keep up the excellent customer service Monica and Mohammod, and you will see me again for sure!!“

“This is a wonderful local coffee shop. They make delicious croissants and scones. I've brought them to some functions and everyone loves them! Support local business. Very friendly service.“

“Delicious empanadas, alfajores, mate and coffee 🥟🥟🧉☕️ We’vebeen going since they opened about 10 years ago (?) . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Absolutely outstandingly executed pastries and desserts and absolutely delicious. Chef Engin and his team are experts. If you need something very special or even just a snack or a breakfast pastry, you won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended. You will be very happy you tried Sweet Addictions!“

“I love this cafe! It's a must-stop when you are in the Junction.

My favourite lunch in the world is the house sandwich on a honey garlic bagel, an iced latte, and a black sesame macaron.

All of their desserts are incredible as well. There are many fun macaron flavours to choose from, as well a delicious cookies and cakes. I also love the strawberry latte!“

“I love this little coffee shop. The music is always spot on, the vibes are just right.

The quality of the ingredients they use is phenomenal and the drinks are very nice, I personally love their iced teas. And the prices are actually quite decent, not overprized as most other spots that share a similar concept and debatable quality.

Angelina is very nice and helpful and an unknow barista with a moustache is friendly and softspoken. Great staff.“

“If you like coffee, food, and good people, this is the place for you!

My friend and I stopped here from out of town for a freddo cappuccino and loukoumades, and WOW. 12/10.

My friend is Greek and always looking for a coffee that reminds her of home, and if we closed our eyes we could imagine ourselves at the beach cafe with this coffee in our hands.

The owner is also such a delight, we stayed to talk to her for a bit and had a lovely conversation. Even if not for the food and coffee, I would come back just to see her. This will be our go-to whenever we’re in Toronto!“

“Excellent delicious vegan meals served by lovely staff“

“MeeTYou Cafe catered drinks for our event recently and they were amazing. The lemon tea was super refreshing. Staff were friendly and the process was smooth and organized. Definitely one of my favourite spots near campus for drinks. I’ll for sure be coming back!“

“This gem of a Cafe is located next door to my house which is lovely bonus. Tesco is an upscale Phillipino Cafe and serves top quality hit and cold beverages as well as sandwiches and crepes and other goodies . I assumed the man behind the counter was the owner, unlike most employees who work the counter in Eateries, Drew appears invested, in my experience there, he is friendly, clean and knowledgeable, always willing to help o customer out, with directions or bus schedules. Always an enjoyable experience. And the price? Not overly cheap. But for high quality food, exllent service , great location, and relaxation, I'm willing to pay a few dollars more. Not always but in this case that old saying holds true. You get what you pay for. So try it out this weekend
And tell Drew Susan says 👋“

“This is a really cute cafe and wine bar tucked on a side street off Queen. The food and drink menu is delicious and creative, and I love the dog theme. This is my favorite place to sit and work in, the vibe and atmosphere are perfect for it.“

“I’ve been coming here for a while and absolutely love it! I always bring friends who haven’t been before so they can try the amazing croffles. I’m particularly obsessed with the cream on them… it’s seriously the best. I’ve always wondered what kind of cream you guys use because I would love to know what makes it so good!!“

“home away from home! <3 Love to have events here!“

“It’s very cozy space especially if you were friends.“

“Amazing food with great selection. Food always come fresh and tastes delicious!“

“Love this new café/salon in Roncevalles! Such a good vibe. My new favourite place to work :)“

“We went on a Saturday late morning so it was tough finding seating but we managed.
Ended up getting the egg croissant sandwich and it was delicious! They add different textures and flavours that work so well with the egg.
Also tried some of their madeleines. Out of the two, I preferred the matcha.
Great spot of delicious food!“

“Amazing experience! Delicious charcuterie, cappuccino, spritzer drink and cannoli! Best of all worlds in one place! The owners are so nice and go above and beyond. Looking to take something home or sit on their patio/inside, whatever the case may be it’s an experience! Everything done to perfection and best of all not over priced !!!!!!! Next try … their amazing sandwiches! Everything is truly authentic. Go check them out you will not be disappointed!“

“First time in the cafe today and I give it an enthusiastic 5 stars. The coffee was smooth and rich, the girl working the counter this morning was wonderful and the cafe itself super cute. Reasonable priced too ! Will definitely be back soon“

“Friendly service and delicious foods, I'm especially a fan of the fresh-baked croissants, which can be used for tasty sandwiches! The espresso is superb and the Mango Dragonfruit Hibiscus Iced tea is a must try in the summer time :) They even give my dog a treat when he comes to visit, 10/10. 🥐☕“

“A very cute cafe.I love it. Wanna visit everyday 😍“

“Love their iced lattes. Nice people and cool place“

“I love this place around the corner in my neighborhood. It’s a family run restaurant, the chef father makes so delicious and juicy bagel&sandwich, the cookies baked by the son are also very impressive 😍😍😍 what is more impressive is the price, All Day Breakfast:a bagel with a coffee , only costs 5.99CAD, 6.77 after tax. Nowadays this price can only buy a cup of coffee in Toronto 😅😅 A bagel alone like that would cost at least 12 CAD!!!! When I firstly saw the ad saying All- Day Breakfast 5.99 on the wall, I thought that must be a scam😂😅 Buz similar meal like that in the campus food trucks are at least twice the price. Then one day I finally tried to walk in Papamio’s, it did cost that less and the boss even gave me a cookie for free as a new client 🤩🤩🤩“

“Awesome mochi! i travel 3 hours on a bus just to get to it. It on my list of things to experience post pandemic.“

“Very tasty ,100% recommended , the empanadas are the best. Esta delicioso las empanadas son riquísimas y no es caro.“